12-10-2013 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 10, 2013
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on December
10, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael Carpenter
Councihnember David Scagliola
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present:
Executive Director David Harris
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Katherine Tapley
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Call to Order
Mayor Pro -Tem Jim Fowler
Councihnember Daryl John
Councihnember Matthew Duke
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director John Bierschwale
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to The Flags of The United States and The State of
Texas
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler provided the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the
United States and the State of Texas.
Presentations
• Resolution Commendation Presentation to Mr. Earl Hartzog (Mayor Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter recognized and presented Mr. Earl Hartzog a Resolution Commendation
expressing his appreciation for the time he volunteered in serving as a neutral appointee for
the City while participating in. the recent District Court- Ordered Comal County Election
Recount.
Presentation/discussion and update regarding fundraising activities for the Hal Baldwin
Scholarship and the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza (D. Harris/M. Spence)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who gave an update
on the Hal Baldwin complex regarding replacement of the signage, landscaping, and flag
installation. The fundraising goal was initially set at $9,000; $16,685 has been raised.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Events Coordinator Mary Spence who gave an update on the
recent November Golf Tournament fundraiser for the Hal Baldwin Scholarship Fund. A total
of $10,880 was raised, bringing the current fund balance to $49,025. The next annual
fundraiser will be held November 7, 2014. Ms. Spence also commended the Hal Baldwin
family members for their assistance with the fundraising and she acknowledged Former City
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Manager Don Taylor, Susan Baldwin Beck and husband Brian who were in the audience
tonight.
Mayor Carpenter suggested we think about how we could set this up as an interest bearing
endowment so that we could eventually achieve a principal level of $65,000 or $75,000 and
then deliver scholarships only from the interest earned rather than the principal.
• Presentation/discussion and update regarding signs (B. James/M. Sanchez)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Director of Development Services Michelle Sanchez who
provided Council with background information regarding the current regulations and
procedures involved when a resident or business owner needs to secure a temporary sign.
She also stated they are working with the Schertz Chamber, Planning and Zoning
Commission, and the business community towards adopting revised regulations that will be
supported by all. They are currently finalizing a draft of the Unified Development Code
Article 11 for approval by the Planning and Zoning Committee to be presented to Council
next year for adoption. Ms. Sanchez also addressed Councilmember Scagliola question as to
whether we could do anything to promote more online applications for permits as a
convenience to our contractors and residents. Ms. Sanchez stated that her staff is already
working with the City's Information Technology (IT) Department and outside vendor
providers INCODE and Laser Fiche towards enhancing our websites current capabilities.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who thanked Ms. Sanchez for including
their updated Vision and Mission statement and inquired if they were setting goals and
tracking their permit process. She explained they were currently doing so.
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated one of the things we have
been discussing is the work of leaders regarding vision, alignment and execution. He
congratulated Ms. Sanchez for her work toward what leadership means and engaging her
staff in the `forward thinking' concept of including their ideas in future department changes.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris /J. BierschwaleB. James)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who provided the
following announcements and upcoming events:
Thursday, December 12, 2013 — Northeast Partnership Meeting —11:30 a.m. —
Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center
Friday, December 13, 2013 — City Council Special Meeting — 1:30 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. — Schertz Civic Center
Thursday, December 19, 2013 — Employee Holiday Lunch — 11:00 a.m, to
1:00 p.m. — Civic Center Ballroom
• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
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Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who recognized Police Corporal
Albert Arriaga who last Tuesday was the first responder to an emergency call for a heart
attack victim. Corporal Arriaga was on a traffic call when he heard the emergency dispatcher
stating the fact that both the Schertz EMS and Fire units were out on other calls and the
backup crew of the City of Converse was being called to the scene. Corporal Arriaga called
in to dispatch that he was `in route' and quickly left his location arriving simultaneously with
EMS Director Dudley Wait. Together they applied emergency CPR and were able to bring
the victim back to a responsive state just as an EMS crew arrived to take over. Mr. Kessel
thanked him for covering for the team and said he serves as a great model for our City Core
Values of doing the right thing and doing the best you can. Mayor Carpenter then pointed
out to everyone that our City Core Values are now printed on the agenda:
o Do the right thing
• Do the best you can
• Treat others the way you would want to be treated
• Work together cooperatively as a team
Hearing of Residents:
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill
out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3
minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof.
Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may
be requested to leave the meeting.
Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific
factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an
inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a f Lure agenda. The presiding officer, during the
Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak
in the order they have registered.
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke:
Ms. Diana Taylor, 5505 Columbia Drive, who thanked Mayor, Council and Staff for the help
with the problems they had been having in the Fairhaven Subdivision. She specifically
thanked City Secretary Brenda Dennis, Director of Development Services Michelle Sanchez
and Assistant Inspector Carl Quast.
Mr. Reed Carr, 3509 Columbia, who spoke on the need for an overpass leading out of the
Northcliffe Subdivision on Country Club Boulevard and crossing over I -35. The
neighborhood is working on a petition to show support for this request. He requested
Council consider a resolution of support to go to TxDOT in this matter. He added that he
was going to approach Comal County Commissioners Court.
Mayor Carpenter stated that Mr. Carr can also solicit the assistance from the Northeast
Partnership, and Guadalupe Mayors Association. Councilmember Edwards also suggested
Guadalupe County Commissioners Court as most of the residents live in this County.
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Consent A¢enda Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of December 3, 2013. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
2. Ordinance No. 13 -5 -58 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending the
Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 21.4.9 Designation of
Landmark Properties, Heritage Neighborhoods providing a Reversionary Clause; providing a
Repealing Clause; providing a Severability Clause; providing a Penalty Clause; and
providing an effective date. Final Reading (B. James/B. James)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -S -58
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
(UDC) SECTION 21.4.9 DESIGNATION OF LANDMARK PROPERTIES,
HERITAGE NEIGHBORHOODS PROVIDING A REVERSIONARY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution No. 13 -R -106 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
changes in the Employee Nepotism Policy as contained in the City of Schertz Employee
Policy Handbook. (J. Kessel/J. Smith)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -106
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN THE EMPLOYEE NEPOTISM POLICY AS
CONTAINED IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ EMPLOYEE POLICY HANDBOOK.
4. Resolution No. 13 -R -107 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Schertz, Texas and the Cibolo Creek Municipal
Authority regarding Advancement of Funds by the City to the Cibolo Creek Municipal
Authority for the Relocation of a 16 -Inch Reclaimed Waterline, and other matters in
connection therewith. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -107
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AND THE CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
REGARDING ADVANCEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE CITY TO THE CIBOLO
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CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY FOR THE RELOCATION OF A 16 -INCH
RECLAIMED WATERLINE, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
Tern Fowler, to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, and 4. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes
and no one voting no. Motion Carried
Discussion and Action Items
5. Appointments/Reappointments and Resignations to City Boards, Commissions,
Committees — Consideration and/or action regarding appointments /reappointments and
resignations to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (J. KesselB. Dennis)
• Appointment of Sydney Verinder — Regular Board Member, Schertz Economic
Development Corporation
Mayor Carpenter stated that as a result of the election of November 5, 2013, Mr. Matthew
Duke was elected as City Councilmember, leaving a vacancy on the Schertz Economic
Development Corporation. Former Councilmember Sydney Verinder has indicated his
interest in serving on this board and asked that Council appoint him.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola, to appoint Sydney Verinder to the Schertz Economic
Development Corporation immediately. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tern
Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one
voting no. Motion Carried.
6. Resolution No. 13 -R -105 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution re-
canvassing the results of the November 5, 2013 General Election results because of changes
in the Comal County, Texas vote totals resulting from the November 21, 2013 Court- Ordered
Recount of the Comal County, Texas Votes. (Mayor Carpenter/K. Tapley/B. Dennis)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
RE- CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 GENERAL
ELECTION RESULTS BECAUSE OF CHANGES IN THE COMAL COUNTY,
TEXAS VOTE TOTALS RESULTING FROM THE NOVEMBER 21, 2013 COURT -
ORDERED RECOUNT OF THE COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS VOTES
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who personally recognized and
thanked Mayor Carpenter and City Manager John Kessel for their assistance in leading the
charge during this unique situation. She stated they were true leaders leading the team who
made sure that the citizens voting privileges were protected. She also thanked many others
who held down the offices while the team was out finding answers.
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She stated the Comal County recount was conducted on Thursday, November 21, 2013. As a
result of the Recount, the vote results from the Comal County Portion of the City Election
changed. Although the Recount results change the total number of votes cast in the City
Election results, the Recount results did not change the winners of the City Election. Staff
recommends approval of Resolution No. 13 -R -105 re- canvassing the results of the November
5, 2013 General election.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards, to approve Resolution No. 13 -R -105. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting
yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
Mayor Carpenter also mentioned and thanked Texas Secretary of State John Steen and
members of the Election Division for meeting with him and members of the Schertz Team
regarding the Comal County voting results issue.
7. Resolution No. 13 -R -102 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution casting
votes to elect Directors for the Guadalupe County Appraisal District for the 2014 -2015 Term.
(D. Harris/Mayor & Council)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -102
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
CASTING VOTES TO ELECT DIRECTORS FOR THE GUADALUPE COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2014 -2015 TERM.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who introduced this
item stating that each taxing unit is entitled to vote on members to the Guadalupe Appraisal
District Board of Directors. The City of Schertz has 339 votes to cast. Mr. Harris stated that
Schertz - Cibolo - Universal City ISD has cast 1,000 votes for Mr. Wilson, a trustee at the
District, and 472 votes for Dr. Gilcrease. He stated that Guadalupe County has cast all of its
957 votes for Tax Assessor - Collector Tavie Murphy. A total of 5,000 votes are allocated
amongst the 21 jurisdictions. Mr. Harris stated that one possible option is for Council to cast
their 339 votes toward the above candidates as follows: 68 votes each for Dunn, Gilcrease,
Hogue, and Murphy and 67 votes for Wilson.
Mayor and Council provided their comments and suggestions. as how to divide the votes
expressing their opinions on whom to cast their votes. Councilmember Scagliola stated that
he believes that the Council would need to at least cast one vote for each candidate in case
further down the road there might be a recall.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who asked what would happen to the
votes should there be a recall. City Attorney Katherine Tapley stated that she was unsure at
this time but could look it up and get back to him.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved to cast their votes for the
following:
• 113 - Mr. Darren Dunn
• 113 - Mr. Jay Hogue
• 113 - Mr. Mark Wilson
Mayor Carpenter requested Councilmember Edwards amend his motion to include at least
one vote for the other candidates t should there be a potential recall.
Council further discussed how to distribute the votes and then Councilmember Edwards
withdrew his motion.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Duke, to approve Resolution No. 13 -R -102, casting the following votes:
• 112 -
Mr. Darren Dunn
• 1 -
Dr. Greg Gilcrease
• 112 -
Mr. Jay Hogue
• 1 -
Mrs. Tavie Murphy
• 1 -
Mr. Louis R. Ramirez, Sr.
• 112 -
Mr. Mark Wilson
The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John,
Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried
8. Resolution No. 13 -R -103 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution casting
votes to elect Directors for the Bexar County Appraisal District for the 2014 -2015 Term. (D.
Harris/Mayor & Council)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -103
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
CASTING VOTES TO ELECT DIRECTORS FOR THE BEXAR COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2014 -2015 TERM.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who introduced this
item stating that each taxing unit is entitled to vote on members to the Bexar Appraisal
District Board of Directors. The City of Schertz has one (1) vote to cast for the following
candidates:
• Jack E. Burton, Jr
• Cheri Byrom
• Keith Hughey
• Denver McClendon
• Jose Macias
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• Juan Mancha
• Jim Martin
• Sergio "Chico' Rodriguez
• Leo Salas
• Rick A. Schroder
• Roberto C. Trevino
Mayor -and Council provided their comments as to how to divide the votes expressing their
opinions on whom to cast their votes.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Fowler, to approve Resolution No. 13 -R -103, casting the City of Schertz one (1) vote
for Mr. Denver McClendon. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler,
Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no.
Motion Carried.
9. Resolution No. 13 -R -104 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution casting
votes to elect Directors for the Comal County Appraisal District for the 2014 -2015 Term. (D.
Harris/Mayor /Council)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -104
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
CASTING VOTES TO ELECT DIRECTORS FOR THE COMAL COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2014 -2015 TERM
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who introduced this
item stating that each taxing unit is entitled to vote on members to the Comal Appraisal
District Board of Directors. The City of Schertz has 49 votes to cast for the following
candidates:
• Gary Boldt
• Robert Doyle
• Craig Hall
• Dan Krueger
• Randy Maschek
The Comal ISD has allocated its 2,747 votes as follows: 550 votes each to Krueger, Boldt,
Hall, and Maschek and 547 votes for Doyle. Staff recommends Council review the
candidates and cast their 49 votes toward the above candidates. One possible combination is
to allocate the votes as follows: 10 votes each for Boldt, Doyle, Hall, and Krueger, and 9
votes for Maschek.
Mayor and Council provided their comments as to how to divide the votes expressing their
opinions on whom to cast their votes for.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
Tern Fowler, to approve Resolution No. 13 -R -104, casting the following votes:
• 10 -
Mr. Gary Boldt
• 10 -
Mr. Robert Doyle
• 10 -
Mr. Craig Hall
• 10 -
Mr. Dan Kruegar
• 9 -
Mr. Randy Maschek
The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John,
Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried
10. Ordinance No. 13 -D -59 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance providing that
the City Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas be amended by revising Section 86-
118; Maximum Limits in School Zones for a certain street, removing the School Zone for a
Certain Street, and Reducing the area for the School Zone on a certain street and providing an
effective date. First Reading (J. Bierschwale/D. Letbetter)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -D -59
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
PROVIDING THAT THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 86 -118, MAXIMUM
LIMITS IN SCHOOL ZONES FOR A CERTAIN STREET, REMOVING THE
SCHOOL ZONE FOR A CERTAIN STREET, AND REDUCING THE AREA FOR
THE SCHOOL ZONE ON A CERTAIN STREET AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant Public Works Director Jimmy Hooks who introduced
this item stating in discussions with SCUCISD, it was recommended that the school zone on
Schertz Parkway be eliminated from the Code of Ordinances, the hours of the school zone on
Elbel Road be extended to run from 7:30 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. and the school zone area on Elbel
Road be reduced to start at Schertz Parkway and Elbel Road and run to 1,230 feet west of
FM 3009.
He stated in addition, the crosswalk on Elbel Road and Westchester will be improved with
flashing lights and signs to help protect students. As outlined in Section 86 -50 of the Code of
Ordinances — Driving into or through school crossing zones, it is unlawful for any person to
drive or operate any vehicle into or through any school crossing zone at a time when there is a
child or children crossing or standing therein, provided that such school crossing zone has
been indicated by signs not less than 100 feet from the zone and further provided that such
zones have been established across paved streets indicated by lines of white or yellow paint
marking its boundaries, which zones shall not be greater in width than 20 feet. The
Transportation Safety Advisory Cormnission unanimously approved this change at the
November 7, 2013 meeting. Recommend approval on first reading to allow for the removal of
the school zone on Schertz Parkway, extend the hours for the school zone on Elbel Road and
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reduce the area of the school zone on Elbel Road to 1,230 -feet west of FM 3009 and allow for
enforcement of the new school zone area speed limits.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated that he agrees with
everything except the portion on Buffalo Drive. He stated it is a nightmare and trying to get
in and out of that area at 7:00 a.m. Mr. Hooks indicated where the crosswalk will be
located, and stated that there would be a lighted crosswalk in that area. Again
Councilmember Edwards wants the speed limit to stay at 20 miles per hour in the area of
Buffalo Drive. Executive Director of Operations John Bierschwale was recognized by
Mayor Carpenter who indicated that this is a control problem of turning not a speed issue.
He suggested instead of putting in a crosswalk they could put in flashing lights. Mr.
Bierschwale stated the problem is the all day school zone on Schertz Parkway as it relates to
emergency response vehicles avoiding the school zone and going through neighborhood
streets to avoid it. He stated that they could do a 50 foot on both sides to get the citizens
attention or do some type of flashing system to alert them.
Councilmember Edwards suggested staff speak to Dr. Gibson with the school district and
make a right tam only in this area due to the congestion. Councilmember Duke concurred to
collaborate with the school district on this problem.
Again Mr. Bierschwale stated it is not a school speed zone issue it is a congestion issue. Mr.
Bierschwale stated that he could have staff come back with some designs to solve the issue of
congestion of Buffalo Drive.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve Ordinance No. 13 -D -59 first reading, and come back at
some time to revisit the point of Buffalo Drive. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -
Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one
voting no. Motion Carried
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Attorney Katherine Tapley who stated that as asked earlier as to
what would happen to their vote if there was a recall on one of the County Appraisal District Boards.
She stated that you get the same number of votes if someone is doing a vote on a recall as you cast for
that member. So if you cast 1 vote then you would get 1 vote on the recall ballot, you get 1 vote to
elect the replacement; however if you get to vote you have the opportunity of appointing someone
potentially to be voting on.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the votes of
items 1 through 10.
Requests and Announcements
11. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
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12.
13.
14.
No further announcements provided.
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler who requested an item be placed on a
future agenda to discuss the YMCA and Senior Center Contracts. He would like to get this
on the agenda to let the citizens know the status. Mayor Carpenter stated he would have the
Executive Session items posted next week where the contract negotiations would have to be
addressed in that forum.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who requested a presentation regarding
different methods the City's departments and Council uses to interact with residents and
businesses.
Mayor Carpenter requested that an item be placed on the first meeting in January supporting
the overpass at IH -35 and Country Club Blvd.
Mayor Carpenter also requested a discussion item be placed on a future agenda sometime in
January to expand the role of the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission to include
public transportation planning moving into the future. There is an immediate need regarding
the citizens in Merritt Lakeside Village wanting to safely get to Wal -Mart and BED, in an
economically feasible manner.
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who asked Executive Director of
Development Brian James if we had anything on our thoroughfare plan regarding the
Country Club area and eventually adding an overpass. Mr. James stated that as part of next
weeks Road Bond Projects update agenda item, the Engineering Department will do a
thoroughfare plan update along with other items that need addressing.
Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
• Recognition of actions by City employees
• Recognition of actions by community volunteers
• Upcoming City Council agenda items
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Fowler who stated he attended the following:
• Friday, December 3, 2013 — Festival of Angels Parade — Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler
requested staff provide warmer clothing for the Sweethearts.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated he attended the following:
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• Friday, December 3, 2013 — Festival of Angels Parade
• Saturday, December 4, 3013 —First Annual Gumbo cook off in Cibolo
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated he attended the following:
• Friday, December 3, 2013 — Festival of Angels Parade
Councilmember Edwards mentioned the article in the paper regarding the City of San
Antonio Pension Plan. San Antonio is in a big pinch right now. Councilmember Edwards
stated it would be great to place our information on our website making it available to the
public and also stated that our City is in good shape and funded differently. City Manager
John Kessel stated that Finance Director Juan Santoya is working on the Audit for this year
which will have full reporting and will make it available to the general public.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who stated he attended the following:
• Friday, December 3, 2013 — Festival of Angels Parade
Mayor Carpenter stated that the Festival of Angels was great and he enjoyed being the
Grinch for the parade on Friday. He also stated the planning session on Friday with Staff
Department Heads was very productive. We as Residents, Council, and Staff have an
opportunity today building on our predecessors accomplishments to be anything we want the
community to be. We are at that critical point of approaching 35,000 to 50,000 residents that
we can start to see what that build out might look like.
Executive Session
Council did not meet.
15. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken, as Council did not meet.
Adjournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
Ma , c ael R. Carpenter
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ty Secretary, Brenda Dennis
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